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Bellingham scores 2 goals and England beats Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semis
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a late extra-time winner, to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway and secure a World Cup semifinal spot for the first time since 2018.
- Bellingham has now matched teammate Harry Kane with six goals in the tournament, trailing only Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi by two goals.
- England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals, moving closer to a potential return to the World Cup final.
- Norway's Erling Haaland was held scoreless and substituted late in extra time, while a disallowed Norwegian goal due to a foul prevented a potential comeback.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel criticized the team's performance despite the win, but Bellingham defended the squad's effort in challenging conditions.
